Lead Tax Analyst

Job Description Summary

Perform tax accounting, tax reporting and analysis functions. Responsible for applying tax analysis, knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex. May oversee activities within a specific tax function and/or specialty.

• Extract financial data from various tax, accounting, and information systems to perform appropriate analyses.
• Review and/or prepare tax returns, tax provisions, and financial and management reports (e.g., for tax authorities, shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management).
• Draft and/or review technical memos and outlines.
• Develop non-standard reports and statements.
• Lead assigned projects including integration of new tax laws and accounting principles.
• Research complicated tax law and accounting principles.
• Monitor tax law to ensure data integrity.
• Perform special analysis and projects as requested.
• Offer leadership and direction to others.
• Assist in the evaluation of processes for operational efficiencies and effective risk management.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop tax analysis and reports.
• Work effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
• May manage staff to achieve performance standards.
• Develop and motivate staff to achieve effectiveness through mentoring, training, and sharing knowledge.
• Ensure staff demonstrate appropriate customer service attitudes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Eight years of tax accounting experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of assigned tax specialty.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Advanced computer skills.

• Experience with GAAP reporting and/or International Taxation.

Hybrid (Tuesday - Thursday). Fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Minimal to occasional travel may be required.

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA.

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
• Ten paid holidays per year (mirroring NYSE holidays)
• Be Well wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year with eligibility requirements
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) support

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.